An LLC is a legal entity separate from its owner or owners under state law and can generally provide limited-liability protection. A sole proprietorship is generally an unincorporated business owned by one individual and does not create the same separate legal entity.

Swyft Filings describes its formation process as an online filing service in which customers provide business details, the filing is prepared and reviewed, and the formation paperwork is submitted to the appropriate state agency. The company supports formation and related filing services across all 50 states, while state fees, forms, processing times, and requirements remain state-specific.